Karen Westcott
About the hottest topic when it comes to sports injuries are the dreaded ACL injuries! What is the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) The anterior cruciate ligament (or ACL for short) is a ligament that sits within the knee joint. Ligaments are thick, strong, fibrous structures, designed to prevent excessive movements of the joint, providing overall…
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Anatomy and Role of the Plantar Fascia The plantar fascia is a thick band of fibrous tissue located on the sole of the foot. The plantar fascia attaches to the plantar medial calcaneal tubercle (heel bone) and extends to the base of the toes, where it divides into five smaller bands that attaches to each…
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Who is Joseph Pilates? Joseph Pilates (1883-1967) was a German physical fitness expert and the founder of the Pilates method of exercise. He was born in Mönchengladbach, Germany, and as a child he suffered from asthma, rickets, and rheumatic fever. These health issues led him to develop an interest in fitness and the human body,…
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What is Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)? Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition characterised by elbow pain and inflammation on the outer part of the elbow. Despite its name, it is not limited to tennis players and can affect anyone who repeatedly uses their forearm muscles. The condition is caused by repetitive…
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Your Groin Pain May Be a Hip Problem or Something Else Groin pain can be caused by various factors, including hip issues, such as hip joint problems, hip flexor strains, groin injury or hip labral tears. However, it is important to note that groin pain can also originate from other sources, such as hernias, muscle…
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Disability in Australia Over 4 million Australians live with some type of disability that affects their mobility, mental, or sensory functions. Treatment and support for a disability can be received through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). NDIS Physiotherapy can address a wide range of health conditions and help patients improve their well-being to live…
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As you age throughout life, your knee may become severely damaged by arthritic change or an injury. As a result, it may be hard for you to perform simple everyday activities such as walking or climbing stairs. Your knee may even become problematic at rest, where you feel pain while you rest at night…
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Neck pain can have a profound and debilitating effect on daily life. Apart from the pain in the neck itself (pun intended) , it can cause headaches, affect our mood and disturb our sleep, which then flows on to impact our relationships and and productivity at work. Neck pain is one of the most…
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What is low back pain? Low back pain is a common and often disabling condition. Back pain can be chronic or acute in nature depending on the cause and nature of the injury. Acute back pain can arise from a sudden injury such as an awkward bending or lifting activity which results in muscle…
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Why is it, that as we get older, some things just get harder to do? Why don’t our bodies move as well as they used to? It is a well-established fact that we lose flexibility as we age. It can take us much longer to warm up during an activity, which can reduce our…
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